Diy Siding Brake

Sheet metal brakes are machines designed to make bending thin metal into shapes for use in projects such as house siding eaves air conditioning ductwork and others.

Diy siding brake.

Since it almost always bends crooked i end up rebending and generally just. A brake is an essential tool for working with sheet metal. Professional siding crews and heating ventilating air conditioning hvac technicians may work with metal brakes on a daily basis and can justify purchasing a metal brake as a legitimate cost of doing business. Generally i ll stick the piece to be bent in the vise and smack it around until it s bent.

A purpose made brake isn t necessary if you are going to be bending only a few pieces of coiled siding. A siding brake bends aluminum or bendable vinyl siding to the angles you want using leverage from a hinged joint. X research source this project will help you build a simple sheet metal brake for bending small work for those who prefer to do it yourself.